CASTLES ALONG THE RHINE

Today we sailed up/down/I have no idea but I know we’re heading UP to Amsterdam so I guess it’s up. Anyway, today we were on the most scenic part of the Rhine…..castles on each side, one more majestic than the next…some in ruins, others occupied or used as museums. Even though it was a bit overcast when we started out, the sun slowly began peeking her head out through the clouds and the trees were a ‘little’ bit greener. The best thing was that, even though the high was 9C, THERE WAS NO RAIN!!!!!

After a couple of hours of castle-gazing, we were served a traditional Fruhschoppen….a treat of 2 types of sausage and, of course, the pretzel, along with beer or wine. Fruhschoppen is held on Sundays. People on the way to church would stop and enjoy a small treat before heading into church, but it appeared that the men never got into the church?????

We did pass a unique little church called Klosterschruit…..where the only entrance into the church was through the pub….interesting.